Politics: An Introduction

The third edition of Politics: An Introduction has been thoroughly updated to reflect the world today and provides stimulating coverage of topics essential to understanding contemporary politics. It is ideal for students taking combined degrees at introductory level in politics and the social sciences and emphasizes the individual and social dimension of politics. Key features include a revised introduction, clear and well-organized coverage, in-text chapter features, stimulating examples and case studies, and detailed consideration of democratization, authoritarian regimes, direct democracy, gender critical perspectives, minority rights, global capitalism, social movements, radical political change, post-secularism, and challenges and changes brought by social media.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 566 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The eagerly awaited third edition of this highly respected and user-friendly text for introductory courses has undergone a comprehensive update to reflect the world as it stands today. Politics: An Introduction offers an engaging and comprehensive exploration of the key topics essential to understanding contemporary politics. It provides students with valuable guidance on approaches to studying and comprehending politics, along with illustrative examples of the diverse contexts in which politics is interpreted and enacted. This text is particularly well-suited for students pursuing combined degrees in politics and the social sciences, as it emphasizes the individual and social dimensions of politics and presents theories and concepts in a user-friendly manner. At its core, this book aims to help students recognize the political and its significance in their daily lives.

Key features of this edition include:

A revised introduction that delves into the question of "what is politics and how do we understand and approach its study?"

Clear and well-organized coverage of political theory, political behavior, institutions, and the policy process, with carefully crafted in-text chapter features such as "consider this thought-provoking scenario," "think points," "keyword definitions," "chapter summaries," and exercises designed to enhance and deepen the learning experience.

Stimulating, up-to-date examples and case studies from across the globe, including topics such as "fake news," "online activism," "the rise of populism," "culture wars," "fertility tourism in India," "hydropower in Cambodia," "free speech in France," and "personality politics in Turkmenistan."

Detailed consideration of democratization, authoritarian regimes, direct democracy, gender critical perspectives, minority rights, global capitalism, social movements.

movements, radical political change, post-secularism, and challenges and changes brought by social media.

Politics: An Introduction is an indispensable resource for students seeking a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of politics. Whether you are a first-year undergraduate student or a seasoned scholar, this text will provide you with the tools and insights necessary to navigate the complex and ever-evolving world of politics.

Weight: 1288g
Dimension: 246 x 191 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780415571906
Edition number: 3 New edition